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a class act..but - Review of Glen Avon Lodge

a class act..but

no doubt GA is a wonderful place, the rooms were/are fantastic, the well maintained grounds are lovely and the meals and service are truly first class wonderful..1 complaint..for the $ that it cost to stay there I would have thought " a few free minutes of free internet service for the guest would have been an option..but alas it was a fee service ..(suggest owners may be penny wise and dollar foolish)..other concern it is a but far from the city center /airport (airport 25"-city center 20" +)More

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Stayed: May 2011, travelled with friends

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WendyDrummond, Owner at Glen Avon Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 20 June 2011

Many thanks for the review, but just to highlight the fact that we now offer a free internet download service of 75 mg, for all our guests, with the optional purchase of additional download time through a reputable hotspot service operator, due to the restrictive internet system in South Africa that bills per megabyte/gigabyte, unlike the rest of Europe or USA. We have also just put up another wi-fi router to boost signal strength, and of course, in each room there is a plug in jack, with cord, to facilitate plug in access, together with the guest pc in the office which is available for guests use of the internet.Hope that this new arrangement for the internet and the new system that was put into place at the beginning of June 2011, will ensure all of our guests can keep abreast of their e-mails while travelling. Hoping that on your return you will enjoy your stay with us again.Kind regardsWendy

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This was the start of our South Africa adventure.Rooms were very spacious and comfortable, we were upgraded to one of the larger rooms upon arrival. The grounds are beautiful, we wish we had more time there to relax in the gardens and pool.The location is great for exploring the area around Cape Town.It was an easy drive into the Waterfront and also to get down to Cape Point.We ate in the restaurant the first night, it was delicious. The breakfasts were lovely too.Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable too and advised on what we should do and even helped us to book our Robben Island trip.

Stayed: March 2011, travelled as a couple

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This was our fourth visit to Glen Avon Lodge and the extremely high standards are still being maintained. This is a lovely property with delightful gardens and swimming pool owned by the Stringer family. The rooms are large, as are the bathrooms, and very well appointed. Dinner is optional, and is usually reserved at breakfast. The food is of a very high standard and beautifully presented.The staff are polite and friendly as are the owners.Constantia is a lovely area in which to stay, and access to wine estates and The Waterfront etc could not be easier.We would not dream of staying anywhere else whilst in Capetown.

Stayed: February 2011, travelled as a couple

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This was our final destination for 3 nights, concluding our 4 week drive thru SA.A tranquil place as a starting point for our last trips to Cape Town, Robben Island, Tafelberg, Botanic Garden and the Peninsula with Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope.Our lodge was spacious and we had the good environment for final suitecase packing and preparing for our trip home. The hosts were very friendly and attentative to my dieet-requirements. Decoration in main building is slightly old-fashioned English to our taste but certainly well maintained. We had a good swim in pool surrounded by a very nice garden. For our next visit we definately will stay there again, although we considered it on the high side in cost for value offered, such compared with all the other luxuous lodges we visisted during our stay in SA.

Stayed: November 2010, travelled as a couple

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We had a fantastic time in South Africa and particularly enjoyed our time at Glen Avon Lodge with its luxurious rooms, friendly staff and delightful gardens. We particularly enjoyed breakfast on the terrace in the sunshine. We also recommend others to sample at least one of the dinner menus. David and Wendy made us very welcome and we hope to stay at Glen Avon Lodge again.

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Stayed: January 2011

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I have just left Glen Avon after enjoying 5 nights as part of my business trip in South Africa. I have stayed numerous times at Glen Avon over the past 7 years but i am guilty of never writing publicly on trip advisor. So here goes...! Well put simply it is a very desirable, comfortable, friendly, and thoroughly enjoyable place to stay, either on holiday or on business. It has everything you need from modern designed bedrooms with luxury ensuites ,broadband internet access, 1st class dining & wines at affordable prices and friendly & very helpful staff always on hand to make you feel at home and part of the Glen Avon "family". My absolute favourite things include the very leisurely and scrumptious breakfasts on the terrace overlooking the beautifully manicured gardens. Quite honestly i have already started planning my next business trip so i can get my next Glen Avon fix!! Keep up the good work & look forward to staying again soon..

Stayed: January 2011, travelled on business

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